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The Secret to Great Teeth

by Dr. Coates | Apr 11, 2014 | Dental Oral Health, General Health findings, Good Thoughts | 0 comments

The secret to keeping your teeth for life is no secret at all. The same methods you use to keep your teeth healthy at age 6 and 36 will be what allow you to keep your natural teeth when you reach age 66 or 86. Good oral hygiene practices keep teeth strong, healthy,...

Dental Hygiene Best Practices

by Dr. Coates | Mar 4, 2014 | Dental Oral Health, General Health findings | 0 comments

Dental hygiene best practices begin when we are infants before we develop teeth and continue throughout our lives. In order to help ensure that your body and mouth are their healthiest, it is essential to make proper dental care a daily routine. Dental hygiene...

Pregnancy and Dental Health

by Dr. Coates | Dec 3, 2013 | Dental Oral Health, General Health findings | 0 comments

Although it can be one of the most exciting times of life for women, pregnancy does, unfortunately bring some health risks and problems. One of these is the concern of dental health during pregnancy. Schedule a dentist appointment soon after finding out the news of...

Is Your Smile Your Best Attribute?

by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Mar 14, 2013 | Dental Oral Health, Dental Trivia, General Health findings | 0 comments

The American Dental Association did a survey about consumer knowledge of dental health and hygiene and unfortunately no one aced the test! The public scores ranged from a high of 85% to a low of 29% and the overall average was 60% correct. Apparently we, the dental...

Medicines & Graperfruit Juice Are Not A Good Cocktail

by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Jul 3, 2012 | General Health findings | 0 comments

A lot of people drink grapefruit juice as part of a healthy diet but sometimes is has the opposite effect. There are great things in grapefruit  like vitamin C and potassium which our bodies need to work right. It is NOT good for you when it interferes with how your...

Heart Attack & Stroke Risks Reduced by Professional Dental Cleanings.

by Dr. Stephen A. Coates | Mar 27, 2012 | Dental Oral Health, General Health findings | 0 comments

A recent study from Taiwan presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Session showed that professional teeth cleanings were associated with fewer heart attacks & strokes. The study had 100,000 people which is a huge number for any study. They...
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